Acer 330 Series manual Securing your Computer, Security Notch, Passwords

30Chapter 1

Getting Familiar with your Computer

Securing your Computer

Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords.

Security Notch

A security notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock.

Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.

Passwords

Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data:

❑Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. See “BIOS Utility” on page 90 for details.

❑Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with